Whether you’re looking for a romantic getaway, to check off a bucket-list adventure, a Spring Break vacation for the whole family or just some much needed R&R, the Caribbean has a destination for every type of getaway this Spring (and all year long because isn’t it always spring in the Caribbean?) See some of favorites below —
For the Romantic Couple
The Palms | Turks & Caicos
With its unbeatable beachfront location, world-renown spa, top-notch culinary outlets and endless activities available – The Palms is the ideal romantic Spring Break destination for any type of couple. What better way to welcome in the new Spring season, than with a romantic vacation to the Caribbean, complete with an “Out of the Ordinary” romantic dinner under the stars. The property’s chefs will create a memorable evening with a delectable menu, which can be customized to desires. From candles to the couples’ musician of choice, dining on the beach is a one-of-a-kind and wonderful treat found at The Palms. For couples who want to pamper themselves, they can retire back to their Oceanview Suite or Penthouse to enjoy “Moonlight and Stars” spa treatment, where they will receive dry exfoliation followed by a customized, aromatherapy massage, all well listening to the serene sounds of the sea. To complete the transcendent night, delight in glasses of champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries.
For the Set Jetter
Jamaica Inn | Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Whether a fan of classic Hollywood movies, James Bond or something more modern, Jamaica Inn will inspire all movie lovers with its movie and celebrity-filled past. Like Father (2018) was filmed on property at Jamaica Inn starring Kristen Bell, Kelsey Grammer and Seth Rogen while the hotel also set the scene for two additional movies, including Sea Wife (1957) starring Joan Collins and Richard Burton and The Man Who Knew Too Little (1997). Not to miss, no other film franchise inspires travel the way the James Bond series has for the past 60 years, and topping the destination list of every serious 007 fan is the country of Jamaica, where iconic scenes from “Dr. No,”, “Live and Let Die,” and “No Time to Die” were shot. Jamaica Inn offers a behind-the-scenes tour provided by “Jamaica Land of Film” to see movie locations, learn insider motion picture details, take photos and, of course, stay at the inn…maybe in the same room in which one of the movie stars stayed. Book the hotel’s “Jamaica Inn’s “Cinephile Experience Package” and experience three nights in luxury accommodations, guided movie tours as mentioned, moonlight massage and VIP arrival and lounge access at Club MoBay, just like a movie star. As soon as you enter, guests are sure to feel the Old Hollywood meets colonial charm at a 65-year, family-run resort where Ian Fleming famously frequented the bar, Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller honeymooned, and Meghan Markle celebrated her (first) wedding.
For the Big Families
Eden Roc Cap Cana | Cap Cana, DR
Eden Roc Cap Cana is a Caribbean jewel – offering families an ultra-luxe boutique Caribbean experience in a beachfront gated community. Perfect for families and spring break, the multi-bedroom villas boast a full kitchen, private pool, and spacious living areas. While parents can lounge by the infinity pool or Beach at Eden Roc Beach Club, kids can play by the kid’s pool or at the Koko Kids Club for kayaking and body boarding. Eden Roc Cap Cana offers unrivaled family-friendly programming, including private pizza-making classes, movie nights that will be sure to keep the whole family entertained, Spanish and Piano lessons, and more.
For the Adventure Traveler
The Cove Eleuthera | Bahamas
About 100 miles of serenity and stretching long like a mermaid’s tail, the Island of Eleuthera is every traveler’s dream. Known for its elusive, clear turquoise water beaches and Bahamian charm, this dreamy getaway has the best of two ocean worlds; a calm Caribbean Sea on one side, and a fierce Atlantic Ocean shore on the other, offering the perfect mix of adventure, seclusion and romance for honeymooners. And the ideal adventurous getaway starts at The Cove Eleuthera, where all details and excursions will be handled for you. With two private white sand beaches looking out onto turquoise waters and an array of amenities including snorkeling, scuba diving, paddle boarding, kayaking, surfing, and private boat excursions where you can swim with turtles, stingrays and even pigs! — this island paradise is the ultimate tropical getaway. New to The Cove is an extraordinary seahorse excursion, where guests can take a snorkle trip to the island’s landlocked lagoon connected invisibly to the ocean called Sweetings Pond, known for the densest population of seahorses in the world. Also known only to Eleuthera is the Sapphire Blue Hole, a world-famous inland saltwater lake claimed to be mysteriously bottomless. Jump in if you dare.
For the Zen Soul Searcher
Curtain Bluff | Antigua
One of the Caribbean’s most iconic luxury resorts boasting fabulous views of the Caribbean Sea, Curtain Bluff is the ultimate destination for a relaxing getaway. The boutique, five-star property invites guests to indulge in the property’s state-of-the-art wellness facilities, including The Spa – just steps away from the sea, guests can enjoy being pampered in one of the four treatment rooms, or unwind in the luxurious cliffside soaking tub while enjoying freshly brewed teas made from herbs picked from the garden. New this season: After undergoing extensive, multi-million dollar renovations, Curtain Bluff has just unveiled a newly expanded, adults-only Wellness Area upon season reopening in October. The new outdoor wellness space now features an expanded open-air yoga pavilion where guests can take morning classes with resident yoga experts nestled among the lush Zen gardens. Curtain Bluff’s waterfront spa and gym facilities have additionally doubled in size, now feature a newly built infinity pool and jacuzzi for the ultimate zen experience.
For the Wildlife Lovers
Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort & Spa | Roatán, Honduras Bay Islands
Nestled on the picturesque West Bay Beach, Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort & Spa is an island retreat like no other, offering a luxury guest experience full of indulgence and exciting adventure. With premiere access to the dropoff point of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the world’s second largest barrier reef, the new resort is the latest Caribbean gem that’s putting Roatán on the bucket lists of wildlife lovers. Guests can come face-to-face with the fascinating creatures inhabiting the waters of the Caribbean Sea with snorkeling and scuba diving excursions or view from above the waterline with the property’s paddleboarding, boating, glass-bottom kayaking amenities. Travelers can also head to nearby Gumbalimba Animal Sanctuary or Manawakie Eco Nature Park for up-close experiences with sloths and monkeys, or book a canopy ziplining experience to catch a glimpse of the native wildlife living amongst the trees.
For the Ultimate Foodie Adventurer
Zemi Beach House, LXR Hotels & Resorts | West Indies, Anguilla
Situated on six oceanfront acres on Anguilla’s tranquil Shoal Bay East, Zemi Beach House blends contemporary luxury with experiences anchored in rich island traditions. The intimate beachfront boutique hotel comprises five unique culinary experiences offering a variety of settings and a diverse array of tastes, all in one exquisite location. Join Zemi Beach House and find out why Anguilla is the Culinary Capital of the Caribbean, where guests can enjoy cuisine that marries the island’s abundance of fresh-off-the-boat seafood with an array of imported delicacies, local herbs, and seasonal produce. The property’s signature Rhum Room is a refined and elegant tasting room in which to savor the best island rums and small bites, featuring more than 100 small-batch, single-estate rums that recall the Caribbean’s 18th-century sugarcane plantations. Designed to awaken the spirit in a setting completely in harmony with nature, dining experiences at the property feature modern design, open-concept layouts, and meals made from fresh, seasonal ingredients.
